The Siotha Project Partners with Mortal Yoga for Veteran Community Class. Army veteran instructor Reagan Johnson continues to lead the all-levels flow and restore class, open to veterans, families, and the community.

Plant-based therapies—including substances like psilocybin, MDMA-assisted therapy, and traditional plant medicines such as ayahuasca—are being explored in both research and carefully guided retreat settings for mental health and wellness. The goal is to create more pathways for healing that address the emotional, neurological, and spiritual dimensions of trauma.

Research shows veterans experience higher rates of social isolation compared to the general population, particularly during transition periods. The integrative arts and recreation can help, and studies show that both creative arts engagement and physical activity improve mood, increase social bonding, and reduce feelings of isolation.

As conversations around integrative mental health continue to grow, so does the language used to describe different therapeutic approaches. Terms like “psychedelic therapy,” “plant medicine,” and “ketamine treatment” are often used interchangeably, but they refer to distinct categories of substances and experiences.